Gary Bettman and the NHL have just made a historic announcement following the Stanley Cup Final, where the Florida Panthers ousted the Edmonton Oilers in seven games.
For the first time in several years, the NHL's popularity in the United States is starting to rival that of the NBA and MLB. Recently, it was revealed the Stanley Cup Finals have outperformed the last five NBA Finals and World Series in terms of viewership.
Last night's Stanley Cup Final Game 7 outdrew any NBA Finals or World Series game in the past five years.
Game 7 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final drew an astounding 16.3 million viewers in North America.
Seventh Heaven: 16.3 Million Viewers Watched Game 7 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final Across North America
The presence of a Canadian team in the final, the drama of a Game 7, Edmonton attempting to rally from a 3-0 series hole with super star Connor McDavid leading the charge, are all reasons for the viewing bump. The record numbers are a huge leap forward for the National Hockey League and hockey fans everywhere, and Commissioner Gary Bettman must be thrilled to see this milestone.
With this historic 2024 final behind us, the NHL's next big moment is the 2024 Draft, set to kick off this Friday. Broadcasting live from the prestigious Sphere in Las Vegas, the event promises to be another thrilling chapter for the league.
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